Sample Itinerary below (subject to change)

Cartagena de Indias

Cartagena, Colombia — 5 days (Fri Jul 17 – Tue Jul 21)


Day 1 — Fri Jul 17 (Arrival & Old Town at Night)

  • Check into hotel in Centro Histórico (great for walking everywhere).

  • Evening: Stroll the walled city → sunset at Café del Mar on the ramparts.

  • Dinner in Getsemaní (street murals + lively bars).

Day 2 — Sat Jul 18 (History & Culture)

  • Morning: Guided walking tour of the walled city, plazas, and Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas fortress.

  • Lunch at La Cevichería (Anthony Bourdain favorite).

  • Afternoon: Visit Palacio de la Inquisición and Museo del Oro Zenú.

  • Evening: Salsa dancing at Café Havana.

Day 3 — Sun Jul 19 (Rosario Islands day trip)

  • Full-day boat trip to Islas del Rosario → swim, snorkel, beach club lunch.

  • Return by late afternoon.

  • Relaxed dinner in the walled city.

Day 4 — Mon Jul 20 (Getsemaní + Convento de la Popa)

  • Morning: Street art tour of Getsemaní.

  • Afternoon: Taxi up to Convento de la Popa for panoramic views.

  • Evening: Sunset bay cruise on a catamaran.

Day 5 — Tue Jul 21 (Cartagena → San Andrés)

  • Morning free (shopping for emeralds, coffee, handicrafts).

  • Fly to San Andrés Island (~2 hrs).

San Andres

San Andrés Island — 6 days (Tue Jul 21 – Sun Jul 26)


Day 5 (cont'd) — Tue Jul 21 (Arrival & Relaxation)

  • Evening swim in the clear turquoise water of Spratt Bight Beach.

  • Dinner on the waterfront.

Day 6 — Wed Jul 22 (Island Orientation & Johnny Cay)

  • Morning: Boat trip to Johnny Cay National Park (white sand & reggae vibes).

  • Afternoon: Stop at El Acuario for snorkeling with colorful fish.

  • Evening: Try crab empanadas and “rondón” (local coconut seafood stew).

Day 7 — Thu Jul 23 (Beach Hopping & Raizal Culture)

  • Rent a golf cart/scooter → drive the island loop.

  • Stops: La Piscinita (natural pool snorkeling), West View, San Luis Beach.

  • Visit Casa Museo Isleña to learn Raizal traditions.

Day 8 — Fri Jul 24 (Adventure Day)

  • Morning: Scuba dive or intro dive (San Andrés is famous for coral reefs).

  • Afternoon: Kayak or paddleboard in Old Point Mangrove Park (tranquil lagoon & birdlife).

  • Sunset drinks at Reggae Roots bar.

Day 9 — Sat Jul 25 (Day trip to Providencia – optional)

  • Option: Short flight to Providencia Island (less crowded, pristine beaches, incredible reef snorkeling).

  • If staying local: Boat trip to Cayo Bolívar (uninhabited island, turquoise waters).

  • Farewell dinner with live Caribbean music.

Day 10 — Sun Jul 26 (Departure)

  • Morning swim or final shopping (pearls, local crafts).

  • Flight home.

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